Lot 3440: Two Consecutively Serialized U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pistols

Manufactured in 1942, this pair of consecutively serialized Model 1903 pistols have the two-line address/patent marking and Rampant Colt on the left of the slide and the caliber marking on the right. The chamber of the barrel and slide near the ejector port have standard British proofs. The right side of the frames has the U.S. property markings along with British proofs while the serial number is on the left. They have standard features and are fitted with checkered grips with Colt medallions. Both include Kraft style boxes that are hand numbered to the guns and an extra magazine.

Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original parkerized finish with some scattered light handling marks. The grips are also excellent with a few minor dings, some light verdigris around the medallions, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine with some light wear.

As described in "A". Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection

Excellent, retains 98% of the original parkerized finish with some scattered light handling marks and a few patches of light edge wear. The grips are also excellent with minimal handling evidence and crisp checkering. The box is very fine with minimal wear.